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Prescriptions: Digital Technology

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 17 March 2026UIN 117388

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when digital prescriptions will be available in all NHS hospitals.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

NHS England does not have a target date for digital prescription availability in all National Health Service hospitals. The NHS Digital Maturity Assessment 2025 showed that 93% of NHS hospital trusts have gone live with an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system. The 2026 Digital Maturity Assessment will provide the latest data later this year.

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